Sway Silver

Today is the first day of school. It came with excitement in our house. Ready with backpacks and new school supplies my boys (even the preschooler) were anxious to get out the door this morning with the anticipation of seeing old friends and starting a new grade. The day after Labour Day seems so much more significant than January 1st for New Year’s sentiments. It’s a new start with so many new opportunities and after a long relaxed summer break I’m feeling ready to get back to a schedule.

I’m sure you’ve got the kid’s activities all set by now, but what about you? Perhaps you are longing to try something new yourself? If it’s time for you to start something different with hopes of refreshing your mind, stretching your creativity or meeting new people, I have some suggestions for you.

Mom’s So Crafty at Kid’s Creations Art Studio (Cambridge, ON)

Register at http://www.kidscreationsart.com/

Has it been a while since you had the opportunity to flex your creative muscles? Well, we’ve got the program for you!

Leave the kids at home; we’ve got the coffee ready. We’ll be exploring a variety of creative mediums including acrylic painting, felting, jewelry making and more. Our focus is on gaining practical skills and building creative confidence. We’ll work on projects that you’ll be excited to wear, give or display in your home.

Tuesdays 7:30-8:30
Ages: AdultsClass
Cost: $119.90
Duration: 10 weeks
Start Date: September 14, 2010
End Date: November 16, 2010
Instructor: Heather McNair Horsey

Supplies included, No HST or Admin Fee. Filling fast so register ASAP!

Cambridge Centre for the Arts (Cambridge, ON)

Precious Metal Clay Workshop – Drop Earrings

http://www.cambridgecentreforthearts.ca/cms/documents/60_-_CCA_6.pdf

The Button Factory (Waterloo, ON)

Precious Metal Clay Workshop – Basic Silver Metal Clay Pendant (va-11-19f)
Heather Mcnair Horsey
Saturday October 23. 1:00pm-3:00pm.
Fee: $45 members / $50 non-members. $18 supply fee.

Students will learn the basics of working with silver metal clay, from what it is to how it works. Basic skills include rolling, adding texture, stamping and designing a successful pendant. Pendants will be torch fired by the instructor.

http://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/Catalogue/workshops.html

Relief Silver Precious Metal Clay Charm (va-11-26f)
Heather McNair Horsey
Sunday December 5. 1:00pm-3:00pm.
Fee: $45 members / $50 non-members. $24 supply fee.

Students will learn the basics of working with precious metal clay. Basic skills include carving linoleum, rolling and finishing. Creations will be torch fired by the instructor.

http://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/Catalogue/workshops.html

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This fall I was privileged to teach several pendant making classes to high school and adult students. I find sharing information and techniques rewarding and I especially enjoy seeing what each individual does with what they are given. Precious Metal Clay is such a great medium to teach because good results are very quickly achieved with the magic of turning something clay-like to metal by torch firing.  Some people are naturals at designing and perhaps didn’t even know it! Others struggle a bit, working and reworking until they come up with something.  With a little effort each piece turns out with its own charm! It amazes me how different we all are, how differently we learn, apply instructions and share our creativity.

My next scheduled class is January 31st 2010 1-4 at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts. Create at least one pair of earrings and learn about earring findings and how to use them.  Register by calling the Centre for the Arts www.cambridgecentreforthearts.ca 519-740-4681 x 4376

If you are interested in learning PMC or beading and can get a group of 6 or more together I’d love to teach you to make your own wearable art!

heather@swaysilver.ca

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